DAYTON, Ohio (Dayton Business Journal) — A premier nonprofit arts organization in downtown Dayton, presenting more than 300 performances and events each year, is preparing for a major $25 million overhaul of its venue assets. The phased project will touch many iconic arts venue spaces in Dayton which have an impact on downtown economy.

Dayton Live’s newest capital campaign “Spotlight on the Future” aims to address major, critical capital needs for Dayton’s performing arts venues: the Schuster Center, the Victoria Theatre, Metropolitan Arts Center and the Arts Garage. Without updates, the organization believes future of the arts in the region and the viability of downtown Dayton, which depends largely on these facilities remaining open, are at risk.

More than 400,000 guests visit Dayton Live’s venues each year to experience Broadway tours, comedic performances, children’s programming, youth classes, and camps. While most who visit Dayton Live’s venues reside within a 15-county radius and include over 100 schools, Dayton Live reaches patrons in 83 out of 88 Ohio counties and 49 states.

The group is seeking federal funding to help pay for the project.

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